You are a government official. You are asked some information under the RTI Act. You believe you know the person who has asked for the information and you are also convinced that the information will be misused. What do you do?

Correct Answer: (B) Give the information.

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, establishes transparency as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. As a Public Information Officer (PIO), you are legally obligated to provide requested information regardless of the applicant's identity or perceived intent.

• Legal Mandate: Section 6(2) of the RTI Act explicitly states that an applicant is not required to provide any reason for the request.
• Administrative Ethics: Options (A), (C), and (D) constitute a violation of statutory duties and may attract penalties under Section 20 of the Act.